Yom Kippur

One of the emotional peaks of the Yom Kippur prayer service is a description of the ceremony performed by the High Priest in the Holy Temple.

In our prayers, the verse Shema Yisrael is followed by a verse that appears nowhere in the Torah. What is its origins? Why do we whisper it all year long and why do we say it out loud on Yom Kippur?

Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the calendar, is a day of atonement which is observed chiefly through fasting.

The unity of all Jews derives from the fact that every Jewish soul is “an actual part of G-d Above.” Therefore, “Jewish unity” is not limited to Jews who are alive, but includes those who have passed on, as well.

Yizkor, the memorial prayer for the departed, is observed on specific holidays for the souls of those who passed on.

Teshuva requires that a person make an honest assessment of his spiritual standing. To do this, it would seem ideal to isolate oneself from all distractions, to focus on one’s past deeds. Why do we see, that on Yom Kippur – the main day for Teshuvah of ...

A practical look at how to forgive people -- especially those closest to us -- after they have caused us harm.

The value of community in times of grief as well as joy.

How to properly experience the High Holiday season when your heart and head are burdened with challenges, worries, and frustrations from day to day anxieties.

Rabbi Itche Kadoozy attempts to deliver a Rosh Hashanah message. 255 times.